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... Overview 55 Installing the printer software 56 Printer drivers 58 Software for Windows-based computers 59 Software for Macintosh computers 60 Software for networks 60 HP Web JetAdmin 60 UNIX and Linux 61 Performing advanced printing tasks 61 Using features in the printer driver 61 Printing multiple pages on one sheet... 67 Preparing to print with Macintosh computers 67 Printing a job using FIR 68 Interrupting and resuming FIR printing 68 7 Product maintenance Overview 69 Managing the toner cartridge 70 HP toner cartridges 70 4 EN
... Overview 55 Installing the printer software 56 Printer drivers 58 Software for Windows-based computers 59 Software for Macintosh computers 60 Software for networks 60 HP Web JetAdmin 60 UNIX and Linux 61 Performing advanced printing tasks 61 Using features in the printer driver 61 Printing multiple pages on one sheet... 67 Preparing to print with Macintosh computers 67 Printing a job using FIR 68 Interrupting and resuming FIR printing 68 7 Product maintenance Overview 69 Managing the toner cartridge 70 HP toner cartridges 70 4 EN
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... maintenance 76 8 Problem solving Overview 77 Clearing jams 78 Jam locations 78 Clearing jams from the top cover and toner cartridge area 79 Clearing jams from input trays 80 Clearing jams from the duplexer 81 Clearing jams from the rear ...toner 99 Repeating defects 99 Repeating image 100 Misformed characters 100 Curl or wave 100 Page skew 100 Wrinkles or creases 101 Vertical white lines 101 Tire tracks 101 White spots on black 101 ADF recalibration 102 Troubleshooting PostScript issues 103 Troubleshooting optional HP Fast InfraRed Connect problems 104 Troubleshooting an HP...
... maintenance 76 8 Problem solving Overview 77 Clearing jams 78 Jam locations 78 Clearing jams from the top cover and toner cartridge area 79 Clearing jams from input trays 80 Clearing jams from the duplexer 81 Clearing jams from the rear ...toner 99 Repeating defects 99 Repeating image 100 Misformed characters 100 Curl or wave 100 Page skew 100 Wrinkles or creases 101 Vertical white lines 101 Tire tracks 101 White spots on black 101 ADF recalibration 102 Troubleshooting PostScript issues 103 Troubleshooting optional HP Fast InfraRed Connect problems 104 Troubleshooting an HP...
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...(without toner cartridge 123 Environmental specifications 123 Appendix B Ordering information Available accessories 125 Part numbers 126 Appendix C Regulatory information FCC regulations 131 Environmental product stewardship program 132 Protecting the environment 132 Material safety data sheets 133 Safety statements 135 Laser safety statement...send timeout submenu 142 Using digital-sending settings 143 LDAP addressing settings 143 Preferences settings 143 Using HP Web JetAdmin with the embedded Web server 144 Configuring product alerts 144 Installing a DIMM 145 Understanding printer commands 147 ...
...(without toner cartridge 123 Environmental specifications 123 Appendix B Ordering information Available accessories 125 Part numbers 126 Appendix C Regulatory information FCC regulations 131 Environmental product stewardship program 132 Protecting the environment 132 Material safety data sheets 133 Safety statements 135 Laser safety statement...send timeout submenu 142 Using digital-sending settings 143 LDAP addressing settings 143 Preferences settings 143 Using HP Web JetAdmin with the embedded Web server 144 Configuring product alerts 144 Installing a DIMM 145 Understanding printer commands 147 ...
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...provides information for setting up the HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series, and is available at http://www.hp.com/lj4100mfp. Additional information is included with the product. Several detailed, preformatted Help documents are included with accessories or toner cartridges, and provide instructions for ...installation and use. 10 About this product (see the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide. Where to poster This wall poster, also...
...provides information for setting up the HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series, and is available at http://www.hp.com/lj4100mfp. Additional information is included with the product. Several detailed, preformatted Help documents are included with accessories or toner cartridges, and provide instructions for ...installation and use. 10 About this product (see the HP Jetdirect Print Server Administrator's Guide. Where to poster This wall poster, also...
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...ppi) q up to 256 levels of gray for smooth, photo-like images q HP UltraPrecise toner cartridge for crisp, sharp output Paper handling q HP LaserJet 4100 mfp: the 100-page and 500-page input trays are standard q HP LaserJet 4101 mfp: the 100-page and two 500-page input trays are standard q ... sizes up to letter/A4 sizes q ADF with 30-page capacity handles media sizes up to legal size Printing features q fully compatible with HP LaserJet 4100 series printers q HP printer command language (PCL) 6, PCL 5e, and PostScript® (PS) 3 Emulation q 80 fonts for Microsoft Windows q additional fonts ...
...ppi) q up to 256 levels of gray for smooth, photo-like images q HP UltraPrecise toner cartridge for crisp, sharp output Paper handling q HP LaserJet 4100 mfp: the 100-page and 500-page input trays are standard q HP LaserJet 4101 mfp: the 100-page and two 500-page input trays are standard q ... sizes up to letter/A4 sizes q ADF with 30-page capacity handles media sizes up to legal size Printing features q fully compatible with HP LaserJet 4100 series printers q HP printer command language (PCL) 6, PCL 5e, and PostScript® (PS) 3 Emulation q 80 fonts for Microsoft Windows q additional fonts ...
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...toner gauge, page counter, and information about media sizes q supplies purchasing available through embedded Web server or online Expandable design q stackable 500-sheet trays (up to two additional trays can be added to the basic product) q power envelope feeder (holds as many as 75 envelopes) q duplexer (standard with the HP LaserJet... 4101 mfp) q Fast InfraRed printing adapter (FIR port) q digital-sending service software standard with the HP LaserJet 4101 mfp q memory can be expanded by installing additional dual inline...
...toner gauge, page counter, and information about media sizes q supplies purchasing available through embedded Web server or online Expandable design q stackable 500-sheet trays (up to two additional trays can be added to the basic product) q power envelope feeder (holds as many as 75 envelopes) q duplexer (standard with the HP LaserJet... 4101 mfp) q Fast InfraRed printing adapter (FIR port) q digital-sending service software standard with the HP LaserJet 4101 mfp q memory can be expanded by installing additional dual inline...
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serial and part numbers are stacked below, if installed) 7 Tray 1 (holds 100 sheets) 8 Access to toner cartridge; Introduction EN Parts Product parts (front view) 11 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 1 ADF 2 ADF cover (lifts for access to scanner glass) 3 Top cover (access to toner cartridge 9 Control panel 10 Output bin 11 Scanner lock (located on the left side of the MFP) 16 Chapter 1 - Trays 3 and 4 are underneath cover) 4 Duplexer or Tray 2 dust cover (dust cover is removed if duplexer is installed) 5 Power switch 6 Tray 2 (holds 500 sheets;
serial and part numbers are stacked below, if installed) 7 Tray 1 (holds 100 sheets) 8 Access to toner cartridge; Introduction EN Parts Product parts (front view) 11 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 7 5 6 1 ADF 2 ADF cover (lifts for access to scanner glass) 3 Top cover (access to toner cartridge 9 Control panel 10 Output bin 11 Scanner lock (located on the left side of the MFP) 16 Chapter 1 - Trays 3 and 4 are underneath cover) 4 Duplexer or Tray 2 dust cover (dust cover is removed if duplexer is installed) 5 Power switch 6 Tray 2 (holds 500 sheets;
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... media 25 Using letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper When printing letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it is important to orient the paper correctly. The toner might leak if large quantities of media that require special handling: q small or narrow paper q letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper q envelopes q labels...Tray 1 to the rear output slot if you plan to print or copy primarily on small or narrow media: q Use the 6,000-page toner cartridge (part number C8061A). q For all other trays, load paper with the side to be printed facing down, and the top edge toward...
... media 25 Using letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper When printing letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it is important to orient the paper correctly. The toner might leak if large quantities of media that require special handling: q small or narrow paper q letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper q envelopes q labels...Tray 1 to the rear output slot if you plan to print or copy primarily on small or narrow media: q Use the 6,000-page toner cartridge (part number C8061A). q For all other trays, load paper with the side to be printed facing down, and the top edge toward...
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The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series control panel supports the product's convenience copying and digital-sending functionality as well as PIN numbers and number of copies. q a numerical keypad .... The control panel provides: q a graphical user interface. Specific control panel functions that you expect from a standard copier, as well as information about trays and the toner cartridge. q a keyboard for learning how to use the product's features. q status messages, such as full digital-sending capabilities. q support for typing e-mail addresses and other...
The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series control panel supports the product's convenience copying and digital-sending functionality as well as PIN numbers and number of copies. q a numerical keypad .... The control panel provides: q a graphical user interface. Specific control panel functions that you expect from a standard copier, as well as information about trays and the toner cartridge. q a keyboard for learning how to use the product's features. q status messages, such as full digital-sending capabilities. q support for typing e-mail addresses and other...
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... options are created through the list to locate the option you to the printer. The job-storage features are listed in memory for the toner cartridges and maintenance kits. q Stored jobs: stores a print job permanently on the hard disk for all PS fonts available to print the...fonts available to prevent a job from printing until the job is installed). 5 Print file directory: generates a directory page for later printing. Menus Note The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series uses a system of control panel menus to use . q Proof-and-hold jobs: allows you to the printer. 7 Print PS font...
... options are created through the list to locate the option you to the printer. The job-storage features are listed in memory for the toner cartridges and maintenance kits. q Stored jobs: stores a print job permanently on the hard disk for all PS fonts available to print the...fonts available to prevent a job from printing until the job is installed). 5 Print file directory: generates a directory page for later printing. Menus Note The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series uses a system of control panel menus to use . q Proof-and-hold jobs: allows you to the printer. 7 Print PS font...
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... panel and control panel menus EN Default is every 2000 pages). 8 Create cleaning page: generates a page that cleans excess toner off . Options are: • 300 dpi resolution • 600 dpi resolution • FastRes 1200: 1200 dpi output at a user set interval (default interval is ...The system default is Medium. 4 EconoMode: economy printing mode on or off the pressure roller in the fuser. 40 Chapter 3 - Default is Off. 5 Toner density: sets the density of enhancement, including Off. Print Quality menu 1 Set registration 2 Resolution: sets the default printer resolution.
... panel and control panel menus EN Default is every 2000 pages). 8 Create cleaning page: generates a page that cleans excess toner off . Options are: • 300 dpi resolution • 600 dpi resolution • FastRes 1200: 1200 dpi output at a user set interval (default interval is ...The system default is Medium. 4 EconoMode: economy printing mode on or off the pressure roller in the fuser. 40 Chapter 3 - Default is Off. 5 Toner density: sets the density of enhancement, including Off. Print Quality menu 1 Set registration 2 Resolution: sets the default printer resolution.
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... behavior when an auto-continue error is generated. 8 Toner low: determines whether the product continues or stops printing during a lowtoner situation. 9 Toner out: determines whether the product continues or stops printing during a outof-toner situation. 10 Jam recovery: configures how the product handles... pages after a jam. 11 Language: allows user to set default user language. I/O (input/output) menu 1 I/O timeout: sets the product's default input/output timeout (in seconds). 2 EIO 1 JetDirect Menu: configures the HP...
... behavior when an auto-continue error is generated. 8 Toner low: determines whether the product continues or stops printing during a lowtoner situation. 9 Toner out: determines whether the product continues or stops printing during a outof-toner situation. 10 Jam recovery: configures how the product handles... pages after a jam. 11 Language: allows user to set default user language. I/O (input/output) menu 1 I/O timeout: sets the product's default input/output timeout (in seconds). 2 EIO 1 JetDirect Menu: configures the HP...
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If these activities are performed while the MFP is powered on and plugged in, serious product damage may result. Overview 69 These include: q managing the toner cartridge q cleaning the product q performing preventative maintenance Turn the main power-switch off and unplug the MFP before you disconnect any cables or accessories, and before you perform preventive maintenance or cleaning. 7 Product maintenance CAUTION Overview This chapter explains basic product maintenance procedures for the HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series.
If these activities are performed while the MFP is powered on and plugged in, serious product damage may result. Overview 69 These include: q managing the toner cartridge q cleaning the product q performing preventative maintenance Turn the main power-switch off and unplug the MFP before you disconnect any cables or accessories, and before you perform preventive maintenance or cleaning. 7 Product maintenance CAUTION Overview This chapter explains basic product maintenance procedures for the HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series.
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... (part number C8061A or C8061X), you can verify cartridge life through the: q control panel (print the supplies status page). The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series warns you if a non-HP toner cartridge is approximately 2.5 years. When printing or copying text at (1) (887) 219-3183 (toll-free in an unopened package is inserted into the...
... (part number C8061A or C8061X), you can verify cartridge life through the: q control panel (print the supplies status page). The HP LaserJet 4100 mfp series warns you if a non-HP toner cartridge is approximately 2.5 years. When printing or copying text at (1) (887) 219-3183 (toll-free in an unopened package is inserted into the...
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... of the product with a cloth dampened with a dry, lint-free cloth. Skin oils on the following page every time you replace the toner cartridge. Cleaning the product 71 You can affect print quality. While cleaning the product, be careful not to print. To minimize problems, keep... the product free from dust and debris. Toner low and toner out conditions When toner is low, the control panel displays a TONER LOW message and the product continues to touch the transfer roller (the black rubber roller located underneath ...
... of the product with a cloth dampened with a dry, lint-free cloth. Skin oils on the following page every time you replace the toner cartridge. Cleaning the product 71 You can affect print quality. While cleaning the product, be careful not to print. To minimize problems, keep... the product free from dust and debris. Toner low and toner out conditions When toner is low, the control panel displays a TONER LOW message and the product continues to touch the transfer roller (the black rubber roller located underneath ...
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...dirt off the paper-feed guides (shaded areas) with a dry, lint-free cloth. 3 Note If toner gets on . 4 5 72 Chapter 7 - Wait half an hour until the fuser cools. 2 CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 3 Wipe any residue ...and turn the product on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry, lint-free cloth. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge, close the top cover, plug the power cord in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into the printer. Avoid reaching too far into fabric. 4 Using the green handle, lift the paper-access ...
...dirt off the paper-feed guides (shaded areas) with a dry, lint-free cloth. 3 Note If toner gets on . 4 5 72 Chapter 7 - Wait half an hour until the fuser cools. 2 CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes. 3 Wipe any residue ...and turn the product on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry, lint-free cloth. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge, close the top cover, plug the power cord in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into the printer. Avoid reaching too far into fabric. 4 Using the green handle, lift the paper-access ...
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...either A4 or LETTER and then press to select CLEANING PAGE SIZE=LETTER. To ensure optimal output quality, HP recommends that you use the cleaning page every time you replace the toner cartridge or that the cleaning page works properly, print the page on copier-grade paper (not bond, heavy...press to save the choice. 6 Press the navigation buttons to save your jobs (see "Specks" on page 97). Cleaning the product 73 Accumulation of toner and particles can sometimes accumulate. The product will not interrupt a printing job in two ways: q manually as needed from the control panel display q ...
...either A4 or LETTER and then press to select CLEANING PAGE SIZE=LETTER. To ensure optimal output quality, HP recommends that you use the cleaning page every time you replace the toner cartridge or that the cleaning page works properly, print the page on copier-grade paper (not bond, heavy...press to save the choice. 6 Press the navigation buttons to save your jobs (see "Specks" on page 97). Cleaning the product 73 Accumulation of toner and particles can sometimes accumulate. The product will not interrupt a printing job in two ways: q manually as needed from the control panel display q ...
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...cause output quality problems. These should clear up within a few pages. 78 Chapter 8 - Jam locations Front 7 Back 1 5 6 5 4 2 3 Note 1 Top cover and toner cartridge area 2 Optional power envelope feeder 3 Input tray areas 4 Optional duplex printing accessory 5 Output bins (top and rear) 6 Fuser area 7 ADF Loose... toner might need to look first in the optional power envelope feeder, see the procedure for media in the locations indicated in the jam message...
...cause output quality problems. These should clear up within a few pages. 78 Chapter 8 - Jam locations Front 7 Back 1 5 6 5 4 2 3 Note 1 Top cover and toner cartridge area 2 Optional power envelope feeder 3 Input tray areas 4 Optional duplex printing accessory 5 Output bins (top and rear) 6 Fuser area 7 ADF Loose... toner might need to look first in the optional power envelope feeder, see the procedure for media in the locations indicated in the jam message...
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... paper-access plate. 2 3 Slowly pull the media out of the product. CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to remove, try clearing it off with print quality. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it from the input tray area (see "Clearing jams from input trays" on... 79 Continued on page 80). Note If media is present, remove it . 5 Rotate the paper guide to check for additional jammed media. Avoid spilling loose toner. If any is difficult to light for more than a few pages are printed. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, clean any 3 loose...
... paper-access plate. 2 3 Slowly pull the media out of the product. CAUTION To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to remove, try clearing it off with print quality. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it from the input tray area (see "Clearing jams from input trays" on... 79 Continued on page 80). Note If media is present, remove it . 5 Rotate the paper guide to check for additional jammed media. Avoid spilling loose toner. If any is difficult to light for more than a few pages are printed. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, clean any 3 loose...
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...tray, try removing it does not move easily. Look for media in the tray at all three paper size adjustments are using a non-HP toner cartridge, the message NON HP TONER DETECTED might appear on page 78). Press START to clear the jam message. 6 If the jam message persists, media remains in the... product. Problem solving Clearing jams from the top cover and toner cartridge area" on page 24). 4 Slide the tray back into the product, ...
...tray, try removing it does not move easily. Look for media in the tray at all three paper size adjustments are using a non-HP toner cartridge, the message NON HP TONER DETECTED might appear on page 78). Press START to clear the jam message. 6 If the jam message persists, media remains in the... product. Problem solving Clearing jams from the top cover and toner cartridge area" on page 24). 4 Slide the tray back into the product, ...